Stimulator, pump and composition

ABSTRACT

Described is a low voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation device for controlling expression of, for example, follistatin, a muscle formation promotion protein, by tissues. Epicardial stimulation is especially useful for heart treatment. Follistatin controlled release is also useful for treating other ailments, such as erectile dysfunction, aortic aneurysm, and failing heart valves.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit under 35 USC § 119 of:

U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/308,702, filed Mar. 15,2016;

U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/363,012, filed Jul. 15,2016;

U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/364,472, filed Jul. 20,2016;

U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/375,271, filed Aug. 15,2016;

U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/385,124, filed Sep. 8,2016; and

U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/454,521, filed Feb. 3,2017;

the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by thisreference.

This application claims the benefit under 35 USC § 119 of U.S.Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/352,930, filed Jun. 21, 2016.

FIELD

The application relates generally to the field of medical devices andassociated treatments, and more specifically to precise bioelectricalstimulation of a subject's tissue, augmented with the administration ofa composition comprising, among other things, stem cells and nutrients,useful to stimulate and treat the subject, the subject's tissue(s), thesubject's organ(s), and/or the subject's cells.

BACKGROUND

Various organs of the body lose, e.g., muscle function due to aging,disease, low blood flow, injury or blood vessel blockage(s). Forexample, the heart can become subject to heart failure. Realizing this,attempts have been made to address the issue with, e.g., electricalstimulation. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,483,749 to Leonhardt et al.(Jan. 27, 2009), the contents of which are incorporated herein by thisreference, provided a method for enhancing myogenesis in a subject'sinjured myocardium, which method comprised identifying an injury ordegeneration site in the myocardium and applying electrical stimulationto the site to enhance myogenesis. The method could be used incombination with implantation of myogenic cells into the myocardium, andthe electrical stimulation could be applied before or after theimplantation of myogenic cells. While good for its time, the methodcould be improved upon.

Prior art devices either did not produce follistatin at all or were ofvery high voltages (10 to 40V), which could lead to electricaldisturbances in the heart tissue and which could be painful in use forapplications such as treating erectile dysfunction.

BRIEF SUMMARY

Described is an organ regeneration stimulator pump and compositionsystem.

Also included is bioelectric stimulator programmed to activate releasein the subject of SDF1, IGF1, EGF, HGF, PDGF, eNOS, VEGF, Activin A+B,RANKL/OPG/TNF A, Follistatin, and Tropoelastin.

A preferred such system includes:

1. A bioelectric stimulator that controls/stimulates release/productionof SDF1, IGF1, EGF, HGF, PDGF, eNOS, VEGF, Activin A+B, RANKL/OPG/TNF A,Follistatin and Tropoelastin. In certain embodiments, it alsoreleases/stimulates GDF-10, GDF-11, Relaxin and/or neurogenin-3.

2. A micro infusion pump (e.g., a FluidSync™ micropump available fromFluidsynchrony of Pasadena, Calif. US), which is programmable andre-fillable and preferably with a low cell damage design. Such a pumppreferably includes refilling silicon septum ports and reservoirchambers.

3. A multi-component organ regeneration composition that includes(depending on the application) adipose-derived stem cells,muscle-derived stem cells (when needed for muscle), exosomes, MicroRNAs, nutrient hydrogel, growth factor cocktail, organ specific matrix,selected alkaloids, and/or selected anti-inflammatory agents.

The pump and stimulator are associated with (e.g., connected to) theorgan to be treated/regenerated with pacing infusion lead (availablefrom Nanoscribe of Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany). The interfacewith the organ varies by organ, e.g., a conductive soft wrap can be usedfor certain applications.

The stimulator can be designed to externally deliver all regenerationpromoting signals wirelessly to the subject's organ(s), tissue(s),and/or cells.

In certain embodiments, described is a preferred device for regeneratingorgans by controlled release of organ regenerating promoting proteins bya bioelectric stimulator. Such a device may utilize bioelectric signalsdelivered wirelessly to the organ(s), tissue(s), and/or cell(s) beingtreated. Such a device may utilize bioelectric organ regenerationsignals delivered via the nervous system of the subject being treated.

In certain embodiments, described is a device for regenerating organs bycontrolled release of stem cell homing signals (SDF-1+PDGF), stem celldifferentiation signals, blood vessel growth signals, and organ specifictissue building signals

In certain embodiments, also described is a device for regeneratingorgans by controlled release of SDF-1, IGF-1, HGF, EGF, PDGF, eNOS,VEGF, Follistatin, Activin A+B, Relaxin, Tropoelastin, GDF-10, GDF-11and Neurogenin-3 by bioelectric stimulation.

In certain embodiments, described is a system for regenerating organs,the system comprising: an optional bioelectric stimulator that controlsrelease of organ regeneration promoting proteins; a re-Tillable microinfusion pump; a mixed organ regeneration composition of stem cells andgrowth factors; and electrical pacing and infusion lead(s) directed towith tip inserted into the organ(s) to be treated. Such a device mayinclude a mixed composition including any or all of the followingcomponents: SDF-1, IGF-1, PDGF, Follistatin, Tropoelastin, Relaxin,GDF-10, GDG-11, HGF, EGF, eNOS, VEGF, adipose derived stem cells, iPScells, cardiac derived stem cells, skeletal muscle derived muscleprogenitor cells, endothelial cells, stromal fraction, selectedexosomes, selected Micro RNAs, selected alkaloids, selectedanti-inflammatory agents, organ specific matrix, and/or nutrienthydrogel.

While not intending to be bound by theory, the following might help toexplain the results obtained with the use of the system. Successfulorgan treatment and/or regeneration has been found to be like goodfarming. A farmer needs soil pre-preparation, well-designed seeds, sun,irrigation, fertilizers, pruning, and protection against elements andenemies for a good crop. The same is needed for good organ treatmentwith, e.g., bioelectrical stimulation. The entire ecosystem should beenhanced.

Furthermore, in certain embodiments, only non-invasive bioelectricstimulation controlled protein release first is used before introducinga micro infusion pump or multi-component composition. The pump andcomposition are best used in severe disease states.

In such embodiments, the scarred organ tissue is first prepared beforestem cell recruitment by changing the milieu so that when the stem cellsarrive they know what they should become. For example, a bald head ischanged to a hair milieu so that when stem cells are recruited with theSDF-1 homing signal to the bald head the stem cells “know” to becomehair, not more bald head tissue.

In another such example, post-heart attack scar tissue is changed to amuscle milieu so that when stem cells are recruited with the SDF-1homing signal to the scar, they “know” to become muscle, not morefibroblasts which make up scar tissue.

As further example, a new blood supply is grown in a previously injuredorgan tissue and it is loaded up with nutrients so that when the stemcells arrive, they proliferate and thrive in forming the new healthytissue.

The most important and most difficult to achieve bioelectric signals arethe ones that control stem cell differentiation into useful tissue. Thebioelectric signals are also the ones that require the most precisecontrol by the micro stimulator. A little bit to the left of right withthe signal and you get bone or fat in the heart instead of stem cellsdifferentiating into cardiac muscle tissue. In situations where themilieu change my not be optimal, this is the only way known to get newgood organ tissue.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 depicts a programmed bioelectric stimulator (with or without celland growth factor) for delivery to the heart of a human subject via twolumens respectively at a silicon septum.

FIG. 2 depicts a programmed bioelectric stimulator depicted alongside aU.S. quarter.

FIG. 3 depicts an interface for use with the system.

FIG. 4 depicts a micropump for use with the system.

FIG. 5 depicts a pump associated with a subject's heart.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In a preferred embodiment, the organ regeneration composition hereofcomprises adipose-derived stem cells, bone marrow-derived stem cells,muscle-derived stem cells (e.g., when needed for muscle), exosomes,MicroRNAs, nutrient hydrogel, growth factor cocktail, organ specificmatrix, selected alkaloids, selected anti-inflammatory agents.

The organ specific matrix is a composition comprising cells of an organwhich is to be treated. The organ specific matrix is believed to aid instem cell differentiation, but in any event has been found to be usefulin the composition.

It has been found that for the multicomponent composition, cells plusselected growth factors are better than just cells alone. See, e.g.,Procházka et al. “Therapeutic Potential of Adipose-Derived TherapeuticFactor Concentrate for Treating Critical Limb Ischemia,” CellTransplantation, 25(9), pp. 1623-1633(11) (2016) and “Cocktail ofFactors from Fat-derived Stem Cells Shows Promise for Critical LimbIschemia,” http://wwwsciencenewsline.com/news/2016012204520017.html(Jan. 22, 2016), the contents of each of which are incorporated hereinby this reference.

Generally, the system hereof involves a bioelectric stimulatorcontrolling release of SDF-1, IGF-1, HGF, EGF, VEGF, PDGF, eNOS,Follistatin, Activin A+B and Tropoelastin. Optionally and in certainapplications, GDF-10, GDF-11, Neurogenin-3 and Relaxin may be included.

In every case in advanced disease states, a micro infusion pump is usedfor daily delivery of, e.g., 2 ml of organ regeneration composition(comprised of adipose-derived cells or bone marrow-derived mesenchymalstem cells plus cocktail of growth factors (usually derived fromamniotic fluid or placenta), selected Micro RNAs, selected alkaloids,selected anti-inflammatory agents, nutrient hydrogel, organ specificmatrix, selected exosomes). For muscle regeneration, immature myoblastsare included in the composition.

For heart muscle regeneration, immature myoblasts and cardiac-derivedprogenitors cells as well as endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) may beincluded in the composition.

SDF-1 is generally for recruiting stem cells and maturing blood vessels.IGF-1 is for DNA repair. HGF is for tissue regeneration and reducesarrhythmias in the case of heart. EGF grows tissue. VEGF grows bloodvessels. PDGF is a second stem cell homing factor and helps tissueregeneration especially heart. eNOS dilates blood vessels. Follistatinpromotes muscle growth. Activin A+B regenerates nerve cells and neurons.Tropoelastin increase elasticity of all tissues especially arteries,skin, heart, aorta. GDF-10 and GDF-11 promote regeneration especially ofnerve cells and neurons. Neurogenin-3 is especially helpful in brain andpancreas regeneration. Relaxin helps heart regeneration.

Repeat doses of the composition are also preferred. See, e.g., Gavira etal. “Repeated implantation of skeletal myoblast in a swine model ofchronic myocardial infarction,” Eur Heart J, 31(8): 1013-1021. doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehp342 (2010), the contents of which are incorporatedherein by this reference.

The micro voltage signal generator may be produced utilizing the sametechniques to produce a standard heart pacemaker well known to a personof ordinary skill in the art. An exemplary microvoltage generator isavailable (for experimental purpose from Cal-X Stars BusinessAccelerator, Inc. DBA Leonhardt's Launchpads or Leonhardt Vineyards LLCDBA Leonhardt Ventures of Salt Lake City, Utah, US). The primarydifference is the special electrical stimulation signals needed tocontrol, e.g., precise follistatin release on demand (which signals aredescribed later herein). The leading pacemaker manufacturers areMedtronic, Boston Scientific Guidant, Abbott St. Jude, BioTronik andSorin Biomedica.

The construction of the electric signal generators and pacemakers, areknown in the art and can be obtained from OEM suppliers as well as theiraccompanying chargers and programmers. The electric signal generatorsare programmed to produce specific signals to lead to specific proteinexpressions at precisely the right time for, e.g., optimal organtreatment or regeneration.

Referring now to FIG. 1, depicted is a human use stimulator and pump foruse with treatment of, e.g., the heart. Preferably, such a device isabout the size of two quarters (available from QIGGreatbatch/Greatbatch, Inc. of Frisco, Tex., US) and is programmable andre-fillable with low cell damage design. Refilling may be by siliconseptum ports and reservoir chambers. Depicted particularly in FIG. 1 arethe subject's heart, the pacing lead, the infusion lead, the thoraciccavity, two lumens, thoracic wall, silicon septum, and a largerprogrammed/programmable bioelectric stimulator with composition (e.g.,cells and growth factors) for delivery via two lumens via the silicaseptum. The microinfusion pump for continuous or repeat delivery of aliquid composition, which microinfusion pump includes silicon septumports and associated reservoir chambers connected to the bioelectricstimulator microinfusion pump to the tissue with a pacing infusion lead.

The pacing infusion lead may be built or purchased from the samesuppliers that build standard heart pacemaker leads. Pacing infusionleads may be purchased from a variety of OEM vendors. The pacinginfusion lead may, for example, be a standard one currently used inheart failure pacing studies in combination with drug delivery.

An infusion and electrode wide area pitch may be constructed by cuttingconduction polymer to shape and forming plastic into a flat bag withoutlet ports in strategic locations.

Micro stimulators may be purchased or built in the same manner heartpacemakers have been made since the 1960's. Micro infusion pumps can bepurchased or produced similar to how they have been produced for drug,insulin, and pain medication delivery since the 1970's. The programmingcomputer can be standard laptop computer. The programming wand customaryto wireless programming wands may be used to program heart pacers.

Any one of the protein expression signals work well on their own fororgan regeneration, but they work better together. SDF-1 is the mostpowerful regeneration protein followed by IGF-1.

Wireless, single lumen infusion pacing lead or infusion conduction widearray patch may all be used to deliver the regeneration signals andsubstances to the organ of interest to be treated or they may be used incombination.

A re-charging wand for use herein is preferably similar to the pacemakerre-charging wand developed by Alfred Mann in the early 1970's forrecharging externally implantable pacemakers.

A cork screw tip is of a standard type utilized to secure most heartpacemakers in heart tissue.

Wireless delivery of the signal or electro-acupuncture needle deliveryis contemplated.

For human use, it has been determined that longer repeat doses wereneeded and a natural release from a patient's own electricallystimulated cells would lead to successful human heart regeneration. Forexample, the described signals for follistatin release match moreclosely with the natural low voltage signals in the human body.

Additionally, the micro stimulator and micro pump and regenerationcomposition and bioelectric signaling programming may be used togenerate tissue(s) and/or organ(s), such as hair and skin.Alternatively, the system may be used for hair removal.

With respect to hair regeneration, the expression signals for hairregeneration promoting growth factors/proteins are described herein asare the study durations for each signal.

Particularly described are a method and apparatus for producing hairgrowth stimulation using bioelectric energy, topical compositions, stemcell/growth factor micro infusions and combinations thereof. By usingbioelectric signaling resulting from specific protein expressions andtheir cellular responses to exposure to specific micro voltages. Thedescribed system controls release of SDF-1 a stem cell homing factor aswell as IGF-1, HGF, EGF, Follistatin, Tropoelastin, eNOS and VEGF aswell as micro infusion delivery of an, e.g., 15 component hairregeneration cocktail which includes nutrient hydrogel, thus providingall the supporting element to grow a full head of hair.

A preferred composition includes adipose-derived cells (or bone marrowderived MSCs or any pluripotent stem cell, such as iPS cells) and growthfactor mix which should include (SDF-1, IGF-1, EGF, HGF, PDGF, VEGF,eNOS, activin A+B, follistatin, relaxin, GDF-10, GDF-11 and tropoelastinplus selected exosomes (miR-146a, miR-294, mES-Exo) plus selectedalkaloids (harmine and tetrahydroharmine) plus selectedanti-inflammatory factors plus nutrient hydrogel (IGF-1, SDF-1, HGF plusFGF) plus organ specific matrix. For regenerating muscle one includesinto the composition skeletal muscle or cardiac muscle-derived cells.Also, preferably included are amniotic fluid, placenta, or cord bloodwhen available.

Exosomes represent a specific subset of secreted membrane vesicles,which are relatively homogeneous in size (30-100 nm). Exosomes have beenproposed to differ from other membrane vesicles by its size, density,and specific composition of lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, whichreflect its endocytic origin

Exosomes are formed in endosomal vesicles called multivesicularendosomes (MVEs) or multivesicular bodies, which originate by directbudding of the plasma membrane into early endosomes. The generation ofexosomes to form MVEs involves the lateral segregation of cargo at thedelimiting membrane of an endosome and inward budding and pinching ofvesicles into the endosomal lumen. Because exosomes originate by twosuccessive invaginations from the plasma membrane, its membraneorientation is similar to the plasma membrane. Exosomes from many celltypes may contain similar surface proteins as the cell from which it isderived. Membrane proteins that are known to cluster into microdomainsat the plasma membrane or at endosomes, such as tetraspanins (CD63,CD81, CD82), often are also enriched in EVs. It is also thought thatendosomal sorting complex responsible for transport system andtetraspanins, which are highly enriched in MVEs, play a role in exosomeproduction. How cytosolic constituents are recruited into exosomes isunclear but may involve the association of exosomal membrane proteinswith chaperones, such as HSC70, that are found in exosomes from mostcell types. MVEs are also sites of miRNA-loaded RNA-induced silencingcomplex accumulation, and the fact that exosome-like vesicles areconsiderably enriched in GW182 and AGO2 implicates the functional rolesof these proteins in RNA sorting to exosomes. Exosomes are released tothe extracellular fluid by fusion of MVE to the plasma membrane of acell, resulting in bursts of exosome secretion. Several Rab GTPases suchas Rab 27a and Rab27b, Rab11 and Rab35, all seem to be involved inexosomes release.

In some cases, SDF-1 recruits via a presumed homing signal newreparative stem cells. to the damaged organ. VEGF causes new nutrientand oxygen producing blood vessels to grow into the area being treated.IGF-1 repairs damaged cells, tissues and organs. follistatin repairsdamaged muscle. tropoelastin adds elasticity to treated tissues makingthem more compliant. Hepatocyte growth factor aides in all repairprocesses and in the specific case. of the heart regeneration reducesthe risk of arrhythmias. All of these proteins work together to fullyregenerate an organ over time.

The healing process can be accelerated with the use of a micro infusionpump that is filled with various types of stem cells and growth factorsand in some cases drugs.

In certain embodiments, described is a method of inhibiting the growthof cancer cells in a target region, wherein the method includes treatingthe cancer cells with an anti-cancer drug; and applying an electricfield to the target region for a period of time, wherein the electricfield has frequency and field strength characteristics selected toinhibit the growth of cancer cells in the target region. In such amethod, in the applying step, the field may be applied in at least twodifferent directions in an alternating sequence.

In such a method, the drug dosage may be less than 20% of a standarddosage for the drug.

In such a method, the period of time is typically at least 24 hours.

In such a method, the field strength is typically at least 1 V/cm.

In such a method, the drug typically comprises at least one ofpaclitaxel, doxorubicin cyclophosphamide, and cisplatin. In such amethod, the field strength is typically at least 1 V/cm and the periodof time is at least 24 hours.

Also described in certain embodiments is a method of killing orinhibiting the growth of cancer cells in a target region, wherein themethod includes applying an electric field to the target region for aperiod of time while the cancer cells are being treated with ananti-cancer drug, wherein the electric field has a field strength in thetarget region of at least 1 V/cm.

In such a method, the drug dosage is less than 20% of a standard dosagefor the drug.

In such a method, the period of time is at least 24 hours.

In such a method, the drug comprises at least one of paclitaxel,doxorubicin cyclophosphamide, and cisplatin.

In such a method, the field strength is between 1 V/cm and 5 V/cm andthe period of time is at least 24 hours.

In such a method, in the applying step, the field is applied in at leasttwo different directions in an alternating sequence. Typically, the drugcomprises cyclophosphamide, and typically, the period of time is atleast 6 hours.

The described system is currently being investigated for variousapplications including heart and cardiovascular (e.g., heartregeneration, aorta regeneration, biological pacemaker regeneration,heart valve regeneration, artery regeneration, limb blood flowimprovement and limb salvage, and wireless diabetic foot ulcertreatment), brain (e.g., brain regeneration, stroke, concussion,Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, memory and cognitive function improvement,cerebral aneurysm treatment and cancer, and cognitive functionimprovement), cosmetic & personal care (e.g., breast regeneration,dental gum regeneration and tooth pulp storage, orthodontics, skinregeneration, erectile dysfunction treatment, and hair regeneration),major organ regeneration (e.g., eye, pancreas regeneration, lung, liverregeneration, kidney regeneration, ear hearing, bladder regeneration,whole body regeneration, and sub-gastric mucosa), and associated cancertreatment (e.g., some organ specific technology platforms haveintegrated cancer tumor stoppage signals).

The described system may be incorporated into, for example, a whole bodyregeneration chamber that analyzes the body for its deficiencies andprecisely delivers the right stem cells and proteins to the rightlocation at the right time combined with programmed infusion of wholebody regeneration substances. Ultimately, the goal for the technology iswhole and complete body regeneration, every organ.

What follows are preferred signals. For example, described are two PDGFexpression control signals. One low voltage and one higher voltage. Testtissue=sheep heart tissue. Test cells=mesenchymal stem cells.

30% PDGF increase with 3 V/cm, 10 Hz, 2 μA (0.000002 amps) and pulseduration of 0.2 ms.

230% PDGF increase with 20 V/cm 100 Hz, 0.25 μA (2.5e-7 amps) and pulseduration of 40 pulses/s, width of 100 μs.

40 minute treatment cycles 2 times a week for 4 weeks and then 3 times aweek for 12 weeks.

VEGF—Blood vessel sprouting growth=0.1V applied at a frequency of 50 Hz.Duration 3 minutes.

SDF-1—Stem cell recruiting signal (Leonhardt I Signal)=30 pulses persecond with a voltage of 3.5 mV, and successively alternating currentsof 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute, and again with 700 to 1500picoamps for one minute+stimulated with current of 0.25 mA, pulseduration of 40 pulses/s, pulse width of 100 μs, and frequency of 100Hz—each signal for 40 minutes to 8 hours a day for 2 to 36 months asneeded for ideal results. Duration 7 minutes.

Stem cell proliferation signals—15 mV and a current of 500 picoamps at70 pulses per minute for 3 hours plus 20 pulses per minute, a pulseamplitude of from 2.5-6 volts, and a pulse width of from 0.2-0.7milliseconds for 3 hours. Duration 3 minutes.

Stem cell differentiation signals to become muscle (LeonhardtSignals)—200 picoamps for 10 seconds for 1 hour+the pulse has anamplitude of 5 volts and a width of 0.5 milliseconds for 1 hour.Duration 1 minute.

Follistatin—(muscle growth) production signal (Genovese+Leonhardt)—10V @50 HZ and 100 HZ 0.25 mA (working on lower voltage signal). Duration 1minute.

HGF—epatocyte growth factor (arrhythmia reduction) signal(Genovese+Leonhardt)—3.5V stimulation in 10 second bursts, 1 burst every30 seconds @ frequency 50 HZ. Duration 5 minutes.

IGF-1 3 mV with electric frequency of 22 Hz, and electric current of 1mA for 15 minutes and 3 mA for 15 minutes. Duration 5 minutes.

Tropoelastin—0.06 V with 50 Hz alternating electrical field and electriccurrent of 1 mA for 15 minutes and 3 mA for 15 minutes. Duration 2minutes.

RANKL/TNF Alpha nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) ligand/TNF Alpha—3 MV at2/100 Hz alternating frequency with current of 3 mA followed by 15 Hz, IGauss EM field, consisting of 5-millisecond bursts with 5 microsecondpulses followed by 200-μs pulse duration at 30 Hz and with currentamplitude of 140 mA.

>Optional use depending on application.

eNOS—Alternating high-frequency (HF) and medium-frequency signals(MF)—Symmetric, biphasic, trapezoid pulses, with 400-μs pulse durationand 1.5/1-s ramp-up/ramp-down duration, respectively. HF consisted of 75Hz pulses with 6 s on-21 s off for 15 minutes. MF consisted of 45 Hzpulses with 5 s on-12 s off for 15 minutes. Followed by stimulationduration set as 20 min for both 1 Hz and 20 Hz stimulations. For 1 Hzstimulation, stimulation was applied for 9 sec, followed by a 1 secsilent period, a total of 1080 stimulations for 20 min. For 20 Hzstimulation, stimulation was applied for 2 sec, followed by silentperiod for 28 sec, a total of 1600 stimulations for 20 min. Duration 2minutes.

Activin B—6 mv at 150 HZ Monophasic square wave pulse 0.1 ms in durationcurrent of 15 mA for 15 minutes. Duration 2 minutes.

EGF—10 V/cm, pulse-width 180 μs, 500 Hz. Duration 9 minutes.

An exemplary bioelectric signal sequence suggested for heartregeneration in humans split into six phases is as follows.

Phase I—Prepare Scar (“soil prep”)—10 minutes

-   -   IGF-1 signal 3 minutes    -   PDGF signal 3 minutes    -   HGF signal 2 minutes    -   EGF signal 2 minutes

Phase II—Grow New Blood Vessels (“lay irrigation system”)—5 minutes

-   -   VEGF signal—3 minutes    -   SDF-1 signal—1 minute    -   eNOS signal—1 minute

Phase III—Recruit and Inject Stem Cells (“plant”)—15 minutes

-   -   SDF-1 signal—10 minutes    -   PDGF-1 signal 5 minutes

Phase IV—Build Tissue (“grow”)—25 minutes

-   -   Stem Cell Proliferation Signal—5 minutes    -   Stem Cell Differentiation Signal—5 minutes    -   Follistatin Signal—5 minutes    -   Tropoelastin Signal—5 minutes    -   GDF-10—2 minutes    -   GDF-11—3 minutes

Phase V—Post Tissue Growth Maintenance (“fertilize”)—30 minutes

-   -   VEGF—3 minutes    -   EGF—2 minutes    -   eNOS—2 minutes    -   HGF—5 minutes    -   PDGF-3 minutes    -   Tropoelastin—5 minutes    -   Relaxin—5 minutes    -   Follistatin—5 minutes

Phase VI—Protect Against Enemies (“pesticides”)—10 minutes

-   -   Activin A+B—5 minutes    -   IGF-1-5 minutes

The invention is further described with the aid of the followingillustrative Examples.

EXAMPLES Example—Controlling Expression of Follistatin

Low voltage pulsed electrical stimulation device for controllingexpression of follistatin, a muscle formation promotion protein, fromtissues.

Epicardial stimulation is especially useful for heart regeneration.

In one embodiment, the system stimulates the controlledproduction/release of follistatin, a known myostatin inhibitor, thuspromoting the formation of new muscle and repair of damaged or weakenedmuscle including heart muscle post heart attack. Follistatin-like 1(FSTL1) is a protein that encourages the growth of healthy cells,contractile muscle tissue and even blood vessels, helping supply thenewly created muscle tissue with oxygen and nutrients. This therapyinvention was originally designed to reduce or eliminate scarring of theheart following a heart attack and reversing heart failure but may alsobe applicable to treating other organs suffering of muscle loss ordegradation.

The electrical stimulation device promotes the controlled release offollistatin with practical, safe, low voltages.

No other electrical stimulation device promotes the controlled releaseof follistatin with practical, safe, low voltages. Most prior artdevices failed to have the right signal to produce reliably undercontrol follistatin release. Those that did were at dangerous andpainful high voltages impractical for use in an implantable device.

The described system produces follistatin under precise dosing controlat safe and comfortable low voltages.

The version of the system discussed for this Example includes thefollowing components: Micro voltage signal generator (micro-stimulatorfrom QIG Greatbatch); Pacing and infusion lead; Corkscrew tip;Conductive polymer bandage wrap or patch; Signal programmer; andExternal battery charging wand.

Relationship Between the Components:

The micro voltage signal generator is attached to the pacing infusionlead with a cork screw tip or conductive polymer bandage or patch to thetissue or organ to be treated. An external signal programmer may be usedto program the micro voltage signal generator with the proper signalsfor treatment including the follistatin producing signal. The devicebattery may be re-chargeable with an external battery charging wand.

In use, the signal generator sends a signal to the target tissue organthat causes the genes within the DNA of that tissue to start thefollistatin synthesis process on demand. The signal generator sends asignal to the target tissue organ that causes the genes within the DNAof that tissue to start releasing follistatin on demand. Thefollistatin—(muscle growth) production signal (“Genovese+Leonhardt”) ispreferably 10V @ 50 HZ and 100 HZ 0.25 mA alternating back and forth. A3V signal is being developed.

The system not only controls the DNA to build ribosomes and proteins,but also controls the gates of the cell membranes opening and closingcorrectly to promote regeneration.

The essential elements are the micro voltage signal generator and themeans for delivering the signal to the target tissue.

A micro infusion pump is included to the system for delivering othersupportive substances or even follistatin in greater volume morequickly.

The signal generator may be external or internal. The transmission ofthe signal may be wireless, via liquid and/or via wires.

The tissue contact interface may be a patch or bandage or may be viaelectrodes or leads.

The described system produces follistatin under precise dosing controlat safe and comfortable low voltages.

The signal generator programmed with the follistatin release signal isdirected via a lead, bandage of patch to the target organ tissue in needof muscle repair or build up. As the signal is in stimulation mode thetissue releases follistatin and muscle is built or repaired as neededuntil full function resumes or the desired enhanced function is reached.

Example—Follistatin Controlled Release is Also Useful for Treating OtherAilments Such as Erectile Dysfunction, Aortic Aneurysms, and FailingHeart Valves

Additionally: May be used for erectile dysfunction. Also, it can assistin heart regeneration, erectile dysfunction repair, Peyronie's disease,sport trauma, aortic aneurysm repair, heart valve repair, artery repair,diabetic foot ulcer repair, and as a muscle building product.

Example—Treatment of the Pancreas with Bioelectric Controlled Protein

Treatment of the pancreas with bioelectric controlled protein expressionand micro infusion pump stem cell composition delivery

A pancreas regeneration system includes three primary components. First,the micro bioelectric regeneration stimulator (micro-stimulator from QIGGreatbatch) that controls release of 10 regeneration promoting proteinsincluding SDF-1 a stem cell homing signal, IGF-1, HGF, EGF, activin A+B,eNOS, VEGF, follistatin and tropoelastin. Second, a programmable,re-fillable micro infusion pump. Third, a fifteen component stemcell-based regeneration composition comprising a variety of cell types,growth factors, BMP-7, PDLI-1, HGH, selected alkaloids, micro RNAs,nutrient hydrogel, NADA and pancreatic matrix.

In use, the stimulator and pump are implanted just below the subject'sskin with a re-fillable silicone septum port with pacing infusion leaddirected to the pancreas with a total conductive infusion wrap tip thatis gentle on the pancreatic tissue. One portion of the pacing infusionlead is directed to the interior portion of the pancreas.

Example

A device for decalcifying and regenerating a heart valves so a patientmay keep their own valve(s) rather than receiving an implant. A devicefor decalcifying and regenerating heart valves so a patient may keeptheir own instead of getting an implant. The device combines threemethods of decalcification. The system regenerates heart valve tissue.Shape reform is combined via a nitinol ring with decalcification andregeneration.

Heart valves become dysfunctional from calcification build up, and clotsform, which causes strokes, heart valves lose shape and thus function.Heart valve leaflets degenerate and do not function properly.

Other devices failed to completely de-calcify heart valve and leftdangerous deposits. They failed to even attempt to regenerate heartvalve tissues. They failed to combine shape reform with decalcificationand regeneration,

The described system has three methods of decalcification combined, Wehave the first system for heart valve tissue regeneration. We have thefirst device and method combining shape reform via a nitinol ring withdecalcification and regeneration.

As stated above, heart valves become dysfunctional from calcificationbuild up, clots form which causes strokes, heart valves lose shape andthus function. Heart valve leaflets degenerate and do not functionproperly.

The device decalcifies the heart valves, restores shape, and regeneratesthem restoring full normal function.

The disclosed system reduces calcification in a heart valve. It alsoregenerates the heart valve with stem cell recruitment anddifferentiation supported by a full range of regeneration promotionproteins. The system may be combined with a non-surgical reformingoption when required or thought desirable.

The prior art is believed to have utilized only a single method fordecalcification, which was incomplete. No other device has evenattempted to regenerate heart valves. Shape reforming devices failed tobe combined with decalcification and regeneration essential for fullheart valve function recovery.

The disclosed system combines three methods of decalcification, whichleads to heart valve tissue regeneration. The system combines shapereform via a nitinol ring with decalcification and regeneration.

Also, it can produce heart valve decalcification system, a heart valveregeneration system, a heart valve shape reform system, a heart varveautologous cell created leaflets, and a heart valve catheter baseddelivery system.

The version of the system discussed for this Example includes thefollowing components: 1. Abrasive surface burr on tip of catheter fordecalcification; 2. Ultrasonic cleaning on tip of catheter; 3.Biological safe solvent cleaner delivery system on tip of catheter; 4.Bioelectric signal delivery array on tip of catheter; 5. BioelectricSDF·1 stem cell homing signal; 6. Bioelectric IGF-1 DNA repair signal;7. Bioelectric HGF regeneration signal; 8. Bioelectric EGF regenerationsignal; 9. Bioelectric Activin A+B regeneration signals; 10. Bioelectricfollistatin regeneration signal; 11. Bioelectric Tropoelastin elasticityregeneration signal; 12. Bioelectric eNOS blood flow signal; 13.Bioelectric VEGF blood flow signal; 14. Bioelectric stem cellproliferation signal; 15. Bioelectric stem cell differentiation controlsignal; 16. Nitinol ring placement catheter for shape reform; 17.Autologous cell-created heart valve leaflets; 18, Autologouscell-created heart valve placement device; 19. Optical viewing catheter;20. Cerebral protection device to stop debris from reaching brain; 21.Bioelectric stimulator signal generator; 22. Micro Infusion pump; 23.Suction cup system for holding heart valve leaflet; and 24, Suctionsystem to vacuum away debris.

Relationship Between the Components:

Items 1, 2, and 3 In sequence work to fully decalcify clean the heartvalve leaflets and orifice. Item 19 optical viewing systems providevisualization of areas being cleaned. Item 23 the suction cup systemhelps hold the heart valve leaflets during cleaning. Item 24 suctionvacuum helps remove debris. Item 19 provides cerebral protection with afilter or deflector or items 4 to 15 bioelectric regeneration signalspowered by item 21 the bioelectric signal generator which is externalwork to regenerate the native heart valve by recruiting stem cells andbuilding new healthy tissues. Item 16 a nitinol ring is placed by acatheter delivery system only if the above decalcification andregeneration procedure has not restored full function. Item 17autologous cell created heart valve leaflets are only placed via Item 18a heart valve catheter-based delivery system if all the previous stepshave not restored full function.

The three decalcification catheters; abrasive burr, ultrasonic cleaningand biological safe solvent under high pressure clean the heart valve.The 10 bioelectric regeneration signals regenerate the heart valve. Thenitinol ring restores original shape and thus improves function. Theautologous cell created heart valve leaflets are placed only if all thedecalcification, regeneration, and shape reform steps have failed torestore full normal function. If all of the above has failed a microinfusion pump may be connected to the guiding catheter and a 15.component regeneration cocktail composition may be infused untilfunction is restored.

If the three decalcification steps and 10+ regeneration signals do notrestore full heart valve function, then a nitinol ring is placed bycatheter in the heart valve orifice to attempt to restore shape andfunction. If the decalcification, regeneration, and nitinol ring shapereform procedures do not work to restore full function then anautologous cell created heart valve is placed via a catheter deliverysystem

The three cleaning devices are delivered via a deflecting tip guidingcatheter to their position. An optical viewing catheter providesvisualization. A suction cup holds leaflets. A dental burr is used ontip of deflecting catheter for first cleaning. An ultrasonic cleanersecond cleaning. A biological safe solvent high pressure sprayer forthird cleaning. The cleaning is followed by regeneration utilizingbioelectric signals delivered via an array on the tip of a catheter thatcontrol 10+ protein expressions. If needed a nitinol ring is placed viaa catheter to reform shape. If needed a new set of autologous cellcreated heart valve leaflets are placed via catheter.

The nitinol ring and new heart valve leaflets are only necessary if thedecalcification and regeneration procedure failed to restore full normalfunction. The micro infusion pump is optional.

The heart valve function may be restored with cleaning only. Theregeneration procedure may be used after autologous cell-created implantto improve strength and function. The microinfusion pump could replaceor supplement the regeneration stimulator.

The three decalcification procedures are completed first under opticalguidance. A cerebral protection device is essential. This is followed bythe delivery of 10 regeneration signals via the bioelectric signal arrayat the tip of the catheter. If full normal function is not restored atthis point a nitinol ring may be placed to help reform normal shape. Iffull function is still not restored after all these steps autologouscell created heart valve leaflets may be placed via catheter.

Additionally: A robot could control the full procedure of cleaning,regeneration, nitinol ring placement and percutaneous autologous cellcreated valve placement.

Example—Hair Growth Stimulation I

The brain cap is connected to the stimulator and pump and treatment is40 minutes, 3 times a week for 8 to 36 weeks as needed.

A method and apparatus for producing hair growth stimulation usingbioelectrical energy, topical composition(s), stem cell/growth factormicro infusions, and combinations thereof. By using bioelectricsignaling resulting from specific protein expressions and their cellularresponses to exposure to specific micro voltages. The device controlsrelease of SDF-1 a stem cell homing factor as well as IGF-1, HGF, EGF,follistatin, Tropoelastin, eNOS, and VEGF as well as micro infusiondelivery of an, e.g., 15 component hair regeneration cocktail whichincludes nutrient hydrogel, thus providing all the supporting elementsto grow a full head of hair. The composition preferably includes atleast EGF and HGF.

Low doses on shaven arms and legs are being tested before moving tohigher doses on the head. Safety or the bioelectric stimulation signalsin sheep has been studied. The bioelectric stimulation delivery(micro-stimulator from QIG Greatbatch) is combined with a 14 electrodehelmet and a hair matrix ointment to ensure the bald areas of the headhave the “hair protein” signals so when the SDF-1 bioelectric signalrecruits stem cells to the balding areas, those stem cells get the“create hair” signal not the “create skin” signal.

What follows is the signal sequence for the hair regeneration.Note—These are the signals to be reached 3 mm deep in the tissues, notthe originating signal. The resistance from the driving signalstimulator to the target tissue needs to be calculated to determine theoriginating signal in order to reach the below target signals 10 mm to 3cm deep within the target tissues.

40 minute treatment cycles 2 times a week for 4 weeks and then 3 times aweek for 12 weeks.

1. VEGF—Blood vessel sprouting growth=0.1V applied at a frequency of 50Hz.

>Duration 3 minutes.

2. SDF-1—Stem cell recruiting signal (Leonhardt I Signal)=30 pulses persecond with a voltage of 3.5 mV, and successively alternating currentsof 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute, and again with 700 to 1500picoamps for one minute+stimulated with current of 0.25 mA, pulseduration of 40 pulses/s, pulse width of 100 μs, and frequency of 100Hz-each signal for 40 minutes to 8 hours a day for 2 to 36 months asneeded for ideal results

>Duration 7 minutes.

3. Stem cell proliferation signals—15 mV and a current of 500 picoampsat 70 pulses per minute for 3 hours plus 20 pulses per minute, a pulseamplitude of from 2.5-6 volts, and a pulse width of from 0.2-0.7milliseconds for 3 hours.

>Duration 3 minutes

4. Stem cell differentiation signals to become muscle (LeonhardtSignals)—200 picoamps for 10 seconds for 1 hour+the pulse has anamplitude of 5 volts and a width of 0.5 milliseconds for 1 hour

>Duration 1 minute.

5. Follistatin—(muscle growth) production signal(Genovese+Leonhardt)—10V @ 50 HZ and 100 HZ for 12 hours each

>Duration 1 minute.

6. HGF—Hepatocyte growth factor (arrhythmia reduction) signal(Genovese+Leonhardt)—3.5V stimulation in 10 second bursts, 1 burst every30 seconds @ frequency 50 HZ

>Duration 5 minutes.

7. IGF-1 (Genovese+Leonhardt)—3 mv with electric frequency of 22 Hz, andelectric current of 1 mA for 15 minutes and 3 ma for 15 minutes

>Duration 5 minutes.

8. Tropoelastin—0.06 V with 50 Hz alternating electrical field andelectric current of 1 mA for 15 minutes and 3 mA for 15 minutes.

>Duration 2 minutes.

9. eNOS—Alternating high-frequency (HF) and medium-frequency signals(MF)—Symmetric, biphasic, trapezoid pulses, with 400-μs pulse durationand 1.5/1-s ramp-up/ramp-down duration, respectively. HF consisted of 75Hz pulses with 6 second(s) on-21 second(s) off for 15 minutes. MFconsisted of 45 Hz pulses with 5 second(s) on-12 second(s) off for 15minutes. Followed by stimulation duration set as 20 min for both 1 Hzand 20 Hz stimulations. For 1 Hz stimulation, stimulation was appliedfor 9 sec, followed by a 1 sec silent period, a total of 1080stimulations for 20 minutes For 20 Hz stimulation, stimulation wasapplied for 2 sec, followed by silent period for 28 sec, a total of 1600stimulations for 20 minutes

>Duration 2 minutes.

10. Activin B—6 mv at 150 HZ Monophasic square wave pulse 0.1 ms induration current of 15 mA for 15 minutes.

>Duration 2 minutes.

11. EGF—10 V/cm, pulse-width 180 μs, 500 Hz

>Duration 9 minutes.

Drop down resistors may be used in the pacing infusion lead line toadjust down voltages when necessary.

Hair Growth

In a method of stimulating hair growth, the method includes: exposing ahair growth structure to a source of narrow band of bioelectric signalswithout having applied a drug, cosmeceutical, and/or chromophore to thehair growth structure; and applying a bioelectrical signal controlledprotein to promote hair growth by maintaining the exposure of the hairgrowth structure to the source of narrowband of bioelectric signals forprotein expression for a clinically effective duration and at aclinically effective depth to stimulate hair growth without causing skinablation.

The source of narrowband bioelectric signals may be delivered by, e.g.,wireless transmission, electro-acupuncture needles, conductive patchesdoped with hair growth promoting drugs and proteins, a conduction signalhelmet or cap, a metal hair scalp tickler or any combination thereof.

The bioelectric signal may produce vascular endothelial growth factor(“VEGF”)—to promote hair growth and blood vessel sprouting growth 0.1 Vapplied at a frequency of 50 Hz.

The bioelectric signal may produce SDF-1, a stem cell recruitingsignal—30 pulses per second with a voltage of 3.5 mV and successivelyalternating currents of 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute, and againwith 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute and stimulated with current of0.25 mA pulse duration of 40 pulses/s, pulse width of 100 AμS, andfrequency of 100 Hz.

The bioelectrical signal may produce stem cell proliferation signal—15mV and a current of 500 picoamps at 70 pulses per minute for three (3)hours and 20 pulses per minute, a pulse amplitude of from 2.5-6 volts,and a pulse width of from 0.2-0.7 milliseconds for 3 hours.

The bioelectric signal may produce stem cell differentiation signals—200picoamps for 10 seconds for 1 hour and the pulse has an amplitude of 5volts and a width of 0.5 milliseconds for 1 hour.

The bioelectric signal may produce follistatin, a muscle growthproduction signal—10V at 50 Hz and at 100 Hz for 12 hours each.

The bioelectric signal may produce Hepatocyte growth factor (“HFG”),arrhythmia reduction signal—3.5V stimulation in 10 second bursts, 1burst every 30 seconds at frequency 50 Hz.

The bioelectric signal may also produce IGF-1—3 mv with electricfrequency of 22 Hz, and electric current of 1 mA for 15 minutes and 3 mAfor 15 minutes.

The method bioelectric signal may also produce Tropoelastin—0.06V with50 Hz alternating electrical field and electric current of 1 ma for 15minutes and 3 ma for 15 minutes.

The method bioelectric signal may also produce RANKL nuclear factorkappa B (NF-KB) ligand—3 MV at: 2/100 Hz alternating frequency withcurrent of 3 mA followed by 15 Hz, 1 Gauss EM field, consisting of5-millisecond bursts with 5-microsecond pulses followed by 200 Aμs pulseduration at 30 Hz and with current amplitude of 140 mA.

The bioelectric signal may also produces eNOS—Alternating high frequency(HF) and medium-frequency signals (MF)—Symmetric; biphasic, trapezoidpulses, with 400-Aμs pulse duration and 1.5/l-s ramp-up/ramp-downduration, respectively. HF signals consisted of 75 Hz pulses with 6second(s) on a and 21 second(s) off for 15 minutes. MF signals consistedof 45 Hz pulses with 5 seconds on and 12 second off for 15 minutes.Followed by stimulation duration set as 20 minutes for both 1 Hz and 20Hz stimulations.

Example—Hair Growth Stimulation II

Described is a method for stimulating hair growth, the methodcomprising: exposing a hair growth structure to a source of narrow bandof bioelectric signals, without having applied a drug, cosmeceutical,and/or chromophore to the hair growth structure; together withbioelectrical signal controlled protein release to promote hair growthby maintaining the exposure of the hair growth structure to the sourceof narrowband of bioelectric signals for protein expression for aclinically effective duration and at a clinically effective depth tostimulate hair growth without causing skin ablation.

In such a method, the source of narrowband bioelectric signals may bedelivered by, for example, wireless transmission, electro-acupunctureneedles, conductive patches doped with hair growth promoting drugs andproteins, a conduction signal helmet or cap, a metal hair scalp tickler,or any combination thereof.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce vascularendothelial growth for factor release VEGF—to promote hair growth andblood vessel sprouting growth 0.1V applied at a frequency of 50 Hz.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce SDF-1 astem cell recruiting signal of 30 pulses per second with a voltage of3.5 mV, and successively alternating currents of 700 to 1500 picoampsfor one minute, and again with 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute andstimulated with a current of 0.25 mA, pulse duration of 40 pulses/s,pulse width of 100 μs, and frequency of 100 Hz.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce a stemcell proliferation signal—15 mV and a current of 500 picoamps at 70pulses per minute for 3 hours plus 20 pulses per minute, a pulseamplitude of from 2.5-6 volts, and a pulse width of from 0.2-0.7milliseconds for 3 hours.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce—stemcell differentiation signals—(Leonhardt Signals)—200 picoamps for 10seconds for 1 hour+the pulse has an amplitude of 5 volts and a width of0.5 milliseconds for 1 hour.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produceFollistatin—(muscle growth) production signal (Genovese+Leonhardt)—10V @50 HZ and 100 HZ for 12 hours each.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produceHGF—Hepatocyte growth factor (arrhythmia reduction) signal(Genovese+Leonhardt)—3.5V stimulation in 10 second bursts, 1 burst every30 seconds @ frequency 50 HZ

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce IGF-1(Genovese+Leonhardt)—3 mv with electric frequency of 22 Hz, and electriccurrent of 1 mA for 15 minutes and 3 ma for 15 minutes.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to producetropoelastin with 0.06 V at 50 Hz alternating electrical field andelectric current of 1 mA for 15 minutes and 3 mA for 15 minutes.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce RANKLnuclear factor-kappa B (NF-KB) ligand—3 MV at 2/100 Hz alternatingfrequency with current of 3 ma followed by 15 Hz, 1 Gauss EM field,consisting of 5-millisecond bursts with 5-microsecond pulses followed by200 μs pulse duration at 30 Hz and with current amplitude of 140 mA.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produceeNOS—Alternating high-frequency (HF) and medium-frequency signals(MF)—Symmetric, biphasic, trapezoid pulses, with 400 μs pulse durationand 1.5/l-s ramp-up/ramp-down duration, respectively. IF signalsconsisted of 75 Hz pulses with 6 seconds on, 21 seconds off for 15minutes. MF signals at consisted of 45 Hz pulses with 5 seconds on, 12seconds off for 15 minutes. Followed by stimulation duration set as 20min for both 1 Hz and 20 Hz stimulations. For 1 Hz stimulation,stimulation is applied.

For 1 Hz stimulation, stimulation was applied for 9 seconds, followed bya 1 second silent period, a total of 1080 stimulations for 20 min. For20 Hz stimulation, stimulation was applied for 2 sec, followed by silentperiod for 28 seconds, a total of 1600 stimulations for 20 min.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce ActivinA—6 mv at 150 HZ Monophasic square wave pulse 0.1 ms in duration currentof 15 mA for 15 minutes.

In such a method, the sequence order is preferably VEGF, eNOS, SDF-1,Proliferation, VEGF, eNOS, HGF, IGF-1, Folli statin, Differentiation,Tropoelastin, Follistatin, IGF-1, HGF, SDF-1 and may be repeated.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to controlexpression of FGF.

In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to controlexpression of EGF.

For this Example, the system optimally includes the followingcomponents: Brain Electroacupuncture Cap; Micro regeneration stimulatorand connecting leads; Micro infusion pump; Bioelectric signal programSDF-1=Stem Cell Homing Factor; Bioelectric signal program IGF-1;Bioelectric signal program HGF; Bioelectric signal program EGF;Bioelectric signal program Follistatin; Bioelectric signal programTropoelastin; Bioelectric signal program eNOS; Bioelectric signalprogram VEGF; Bioelectric signal program Activin A+B; Hair regenerationcocktail 15 component composition; Bioelectric signal for cellproliferation; and Bioelectric signal to control differentiation.

The brain electroacupuncture cap is placed onto the head of the patient.The micro regeneration stimulator and connecting leads are connected tothe brain electroacupuncture cap. The micro infusion pump is connectedto the brain electroacupuncture cap. The Micro stimulator runs through aprogram releasing, e.g., 10 specific proteins for specific purposes allof which work together for hair regeneration. In severe cases of hairloss, a micro pump is filled with the HC-15 fifteen component hairregeneration cocktail comprising three types of stem cells, growthfactors, nutrient hydrogel, scalp matrix, and Micro RNAS as well asknown topical solutions for hair regeneration.

The micro hair regeneration stimulator may be used as a standalone.Results are accelerated and enhanced with the addition of the microinfusion pump that is re-filled daily, weekly or monthly.

The brain electroacupuncture cap may be adapted from EEG monitoring capsand electro acupuncture needles. The micro stimulator is obtained froman OEM supplier of heart pacemakers. The software is programmed into thestimulator with a standard programmer. The micro pump is obtained froman OEM supplier that makes pumps for drug infusion.

For this Example, the micro regeneration stimulator is essential. Forthis Example, the brain electroacupuncture cap is optional. One can usetape electrodes or standard electro acupuncture needles instead or thesignals can be transmitted by a wireless light like device. The microinfusion pump is optional for severe cases or for accelerating results.

The brain electroacupuncture cap is connected to the stimulator and pumpand treatment is 40 minutes three times a week for 8 to 36 weeks asneeded.

Example—Brain and Organ Regeneration Device Based on Bioelectric IGF-1Stimulation

An organ regeneration device that produces controlled release ofplatelet-derived growth factor by bioelectric stimulation is disclosed.The system provides controlled sustained and repeated release of PDGFvia a wire conduction lead or wireless signal delivery and may becombined with a micro infusion pump for maximum results in severe organfailure cases.

A Brain and Organ Regeneration Device based on Bioelectric IGF-1Stimulation is disclosed. The system directs a lead to exactly the rightposition with the target organ and stimulates controlled expression ofIGF-1 in combination with SDF-1, VEGF, HGH, HGF, Follistatin andtropoelastin in the proper sequence to optimize repair and regeneration.

Damaged aged or cancer stricken organs and tissues are unable to beregenerated back to their original health with current availabletherapies.

Injections wash away and needle pricks are painful and the entry site istoo far away from the organ. Other electrical stimulation devices donot: produce the expression IGF-1 or other combination useful proteinsin the most effective sequence.

The disclosed system directs a lead to exactly the right position withthe target organ and stimulates controlled expression of IGF-1 incombination with SDF-1, VEGF, HGH, HGF, Follistatin, and tropoelastin inthe proper sequence to optimize repair and regeneration.

IGF-1 can transport raw materials to the cells for repair andrenovation. IGF-1 promotes raw material transport to the cells.Meanwhile, nucleic acids are helpful in repairing the damage in the DNA,while stimulating ceil division. IGF-1 is able to minimize the DNA andcell stellar damage, but also treat the DNA and the cell. The IGF repaircells and thus tissues and organs, especially when delivered over timein combination with other factors such as SDF-1, VEGF, HGH, HGF,follistatin, and tropoelastin.

Controlled on demand expression of IGF-1 can help repair cells, tissuesand organs including brain, muscle, pancreas, lung, skin, kidney andliver.

IGF-1 injections and infusions do not get enough repair material to thetarget organ or tissue and cause inflammation, which iscounterproductive to regeneration. Other electrical stimulation systemsfail to express the right regenerative proteins at the right time.

The system directs a lead to exactly the right position with the targetorgan and stimulates controlled expression of IGF-1 in combination withSDF-1f VEGF, HGH, HGF, Follistatin, and tropoelastin in the propersequence to optimize repair and regeneration. Also, it can producehearts, kidneys, livers, lungs, brains, pancreas, lung, skin, knees, andelbows, skin, penis, breasts, aorta, arteries, and limbs.

The version of the system discussed for this Example includes thefollowing components: 1. Bioelectric regeneration stimulator(micro-stimulator from QIG Greatbatch); 2. Signal for causing controlledrelease of IGF-1—applied 20V at 1 Hz with a frequency of 5 ms for 24hours; 3. Signal for causing controlled release of SDF-1; 4. Signal forcausing controlled release of VEGF; 5. Signal for causing controlledrelease of Human Growth Hormone; 6; Signal for controlled release ofHepatocyte Growth factor; 7. Signal for controlled release ofFollistatin; 8. Signal for controlled release of Tropoelastin; 9. Pacinginfusion lead to implant in organ or tissue to be treated; 10. Infusionand electrode wide area patch (optional); 11. Wireless transmitter forall signals listed above (optional); 12. Refillable micro pump(optional); 13. External programmer; and 14. External battery charger.

The regeneration stimulator (1) may be implanted just below the skin ofthe patient or may be external, especially if the wireless option ischosen. For the implantable model, an infusion conduction lead (9) isdirected from the stimulator to the organ or tissue to be repaired. Thetip of the lead is lodged into the tissue with a corkscrew or otherfixation tip. The regeneration stimulator is programmed by an externalprogrammer (13). The stimulator is programmed to cause release ofspecific regeneration proteins in a preferred sequence to optimize organrepair starting with VEGF, then SDF-1, then IGF-1, then HGH, thenHepatocyte Growth Factor, then Follistatin, then tropoelastin (2 to 8).The wireless version (11) is applied externally with the signal pointedto the organ to be regenerated. The signal may be constantly calibratedto adjust for fat, skin, and other obstacles between the signalgenerator and the organ of Interest to be treated. The device may berecharged with an external charger (14). In cases of very widespreadorgan damage, a wide array infusion and electrode patch (10) may be usedto cover the damaged organ area more completely. To accelerate the organregeneration an implantable, programmable, refillable micro infusionpump may be used to deliver various stem cells, nutrient hydrogels MicroRNA's and growth factors and (in some cases) drugs.

SDF-1 recruits via homing signal new reparative stem cells to thedamaged organ, VEGF causes new nutrient and oxygen producing bloodvessels to grow into the area being treated. IGF-1 repairs damagedcells, tissues and organs. Follistatin repairs damaged muscle.tropoelastin adds elasticity to treated tissues making them morecompliant. Hepatocyte growth factor aides in all repair processes and inthe specific case of heart regeneration, reduces the risk ofarrhythmias. All of these proteins work together to fully regenerate anorgan over time. The process am be accelerated with the use of a microinfusion pump that is filled with various types of stem cells and growthfactors and in some cases drugs.

The construction of electric signal generators, and pacemakers, areknown to the art and can be obtained from OEM suppliers as well as theiraccompanying chargers and programmers. What is unique is the programmingof specific signals to use specific protein expressions at precisely theright time for optimal organ regeneration. Pacing infusion leads may bepurchased from a variety of OEM vendors. An infusion and electrode widearea pitch may be constructed by cutting conduction polymer to shape andforming plastic into a flat bag with outlet ports in strategiclocations.

Any one of the protein expression signals work well on their own fororgan regeneration, but they work better together. As previouslyidentified herein, SDF-1 is the most powerful regeneration proteinfollowed by IGF-1.

Wireless, single lumen infusion pacing lead or infusion conduction widearray patch may all be used to deliver the regeneration signals andsubstances to the organ of interest to be treated or they may be used incombination.

The regeneration stimulator lead or wireless signal is directed to theorgan to be regenerated and the protein signals are delivered. Again,the most important is SDF-1 which recruits new stem cells to the siteand its accompanying reverse polarity signal which triggersdifferentiation of the recruited stem cells into useful tissues.

The second most important is IGF-1, which is highly potent in cellrepair. VE′GF helps grow in blood vessels for feeding the newly createdand newly regenerated tissues.

An organ regeneration device that produces controlled release ofplatelet-derived growth factor (“PDGF”) by bioelectric stimulation.Failing organs cannot produce enough PDGF to fully regenerate.

Other devices only provide one time delivery of PDGF, which isinsufficient to fully regenerate a failing organ. Infusion systems losetoo much therapeutic agent.

The system provided herein provides controlled sustained and repeateddelivery of PDGF via a wire conduction lead or wireless signal deliveryand may be combined with a micro infusion pump for maximum results insevere organ failure cases.

The bioelectric stimulator reads the needs of an organ and producesrelease of PDGF in just needed amounts to enhance organ regeneration.Researchers previously conducted organ regeneration studies of one timeinjection of PDGF with a needle and syringe. This is impractical andwill not work for major organ repair.

A one time dose is not enough to fully regenerate an organ. To accessthe organ with a needle and syringe is very invasive, dangerous andpainful. Injected or infused PDGF has a high wash out loss rate.

The system provides controlled sustained and repeated release of PDGFvia, e.g., a wire conduction lead or wireless signal delivery and may becombined with a micro infusion pump for maximum results in severe organfailure cases.

Also, it can produce the device may also be used for organ enhancementinstead of just organ repair such as brain function enhancement.

The version of the system discussed for this Example includes thefollowing components: 1. Micro bioelectric signal generator; 2.Programming wand; 3. Programming computer; 4. Pacing infusion lead; 5.Micro infusion pump; 6. PDGF bioelectric signal program; 7. PDGFsolution; 8. Organ reading device and processor; 9. Organ readingsoftware program and analysis software; and 10. Wireless energy beamtransmitter.

Relationship Between the Components:

The (1) micro bioelectric stimulator is programmed with the (2)programming wand connected to the (3) programming computer with the (6)PDGF bioelectric signal of 20V 50 HZ 0.2 amps. The (1) micro stimulatoris connected to the (4) pacing infusion lead and the other side of thatlead is affixed in the central portion of the damaged or diseased targetorgan. The (2) programming wand connected to the (3) programmingcomputer can active the (1) micro bioelectric stimulator to become an(8) organ reading device. When programmed with the (9) organ reading andanalysis software the organ reader is able to read all the bioelectricactivity of the failing organ as well as its phenotype, genotypeincluding genetic defects and variation and chemical and biologicallymetabolism.

The bioelectric stimulation controlled PDGF expression causing new bloodvessels to grow into the failing organ(s) and new healthy organ tissueto form. The reader adjusts the therapeutic dose as needed. The microinfusion pump re-filled daily with a mixed stem cell based compositionthat includes PDGF and may also include SDF-1, IGF, EGF, HGF, HGH,Activin A+B, eNOS, VEGF, Follistatin, Tropoelastin. GDF-10, GDF-11 andNeurogenin-3, selected alkaloids, and selected anti-inflammatory factorsmay be used to supplement the bioelectric stimulation therapy for organrepair in seriously failing organs.

If the organ failure is severe, an added programmable, implantable,re-fillable micro infusion pump may be added to the therapy. The micropump is refiled daily with about 2 ml of stem cell-based organregeneration composition that includes PDGF. If it is not easy ordesirable to reach the organ to be treated with a wire-based pacinginfusion lead the operator a utilized the (10) wireless energy beamtransmitter to deliver the bioelectric regeneration signals wirelesslyto the organ.

In this embodiment, the stimulator, lead and programmer are essential.The micro infusion pump and mixed organ regeneration composition areoptional.

The micro stimulator, and if chosen, the micro infusion pump areimplanted somewhere below the skin of the patient with the pump siliconeseptum ports accessible for re-filling just below the skin. Thestimulator must be in a location reachable by the programming wandattached to a portable computer. The pacing infusion lead form thestimulator+pump is directed to the central damaged portion of thedamaged organ i.e.; heart, kidney, pancreas, liver. The micro stimulatormay optionally be non-invasive and external and can deliver its signalto the failing organ via a focalized wireless energy beam. Much like howthey focalize radiation to treat cancer tumors, but this energystimulates organ regeneration.

Additionally: The micro stimulator may be programmed with additionalprotein expressions. The micro pump may be used a stand-alone device.The sequence of use may be changed.

Also, it can create: The device may also be used for organ enhancementinstead of just organ repair such as brain function enhancement.

Two PDGF expression control signals. One low voltage and one highervoltage. Test tissue was sheep heart tissue. Test cells were mesenchymalstem cells. 30% PDGF increase with 3 V/cm, 10 Hz, μA (0.000002 amps) andpulse duration of 0.2 ms. 230% PDGF increase with 20 V/cm 100 Hz, 0.25μA (2.5e-7 amps) and pulse duration of 40 pulses/s, width of 100 μs.

Example—Treating Cancer Tumors Using Bioelectric Stimulation inCombination with Micro Infusion

Previous cancer treatments failed to address the combination of stoppingcell proliferation and blood supply followed by regenerating the damagedtissue or organ.

Cytokine+Chemotherapeutic and regenerative treatment for certain cancersmay be combined with low intensity, intermediate frequency alternatingelectric fields that are tuned to release specific beneficial proteinsat specific time intervals. More specifically, cell proliferationinhibition and halting blood supply to tumors in the first treatmentstage. The bioelectric stimulation treatment may be increased in volumeand efficacy by the combination use of an implantable, programmable,re-fillable micro infusion pump that delivers anti-cell proliferationand anti-blood vessel growth proteins as well, if desired, standardcancer treatment drugs such as chemo therapy agents. The second stage oftreatment is focused regeneration of cancer damaged tissues back totheir most optimal healthy state. The regenerative phase comprises asequence of recruiting reparative stem cells to the damaged organ bybioelectrically stimulating the release of SDF-1 (stem cell homingfactor), followed by a controlled proliferation signal, a controlledblood vessel supply signal (VEGF) and if desired and useful release ofFollistatin, tropoelastin, Hepatocyte Growth Factor, IGF-1 and Activin.The stimulation cycle causing release of beneficial proteins forregeneration may be upgraded in volume and speed of delivery by thecombination use of an implantable, re-fillable, programmable microinfusion pump for delivering a higher quantity of stem cells, nutrienthydrogel, matrix and beneficial tissue and organ regeneration promotionproteins.

Cytokine+Chemotherapeutic and regenerative treatment for certain cancerscomprising a combination low intensity, intermediate frequencyalternating electric fields that are tuned to release particularbeneficial proteins in two stages, stage (1)=stopping cancer spread byhalting cell proliferation and halting tumor blood supply and stage (2)regenerating the cancer damaged tissue or organ back to optimal health.In many cases, the resulting cell proliferation inhibition issignificantly higher than the inhibition obtained by drug-only regimensof treatment.

A method of killing or inhibiting the growth of cancer cells in a targetregion followed by regenerating the tissue or organ back to optimalhealth, the method comprising the steps of:

Stage 1=Stop cancer growth

applying, to the target region, a series of bioelectric signals thatdamages the cancer cells or inhibits the growth of the cancer cells viastopping cell proliferation and halting blood supply temporarily, butleaves normal cells in the target region substantially unharmed; and

treating the cancer cells with another anti-cancer regimen viaprogrammable micro pump infusion, wherein the applying step and thetreating step are performed simultaneously.

Stage 2=Regeneration of post cancer tissue or organ

treating the target region with a series of bioelectric signals torecruit stem cells, grow healthy blood vessels and re-grow healthyfunctional tissues in the previous cancer damaged region

In such a method, in the applying step, the field may be applied in atleast two different directions in an alternating sequence to halt cellproliferation and to stop blood supply to the tumor.

In such a method, the other anti-cancer regimen may comprise treatingthe cancer cells with an anti-cancer drug. In this method, the drug maycomprise at least one drug selected from the group consisting ofpaclitaxel, doxorubicin cyclophosphamide, and cisplatin. In such a case,the drug dosage may be less than 20% of a standard dosage for the drug.

In such a method, the bioelectric stimulation may release any one ofthese regeneration of tissue and organ beneficial proteins SDF-1, IGF-1,Activin, HGF, VEGF, Follistatin or tropoelastin and in specificsequences for optimal organ health.

In such a method, all bioelectric regeneration signal may be deliveredwirelessly and/or non-invasively.

In such a method, the target cancer may be breast cancer and the targetregenerative organ may be breast reconstruction.

In such a method, the target cancer may be brain cancer and the targetregenerative organ is brain.

In such a method, the target cancer may be prostate cancer and thetarget regenerative organ may be the prostate.

In such a method, the target cancer may be colon cancer and the targetregenerative organ may be the colon.

In such a method, the target cancer may be throat or esophageal cancerand the target regenerative organ may be throat or esophagus.

In such a method, the target cancer may be pancreas cancer and thetarget regenerative organ may be the pancreas with improved insulinproduction.

In such a method, the target cancer may be lung cancer and the targetregenerative organ may be lung(s).

In such a method, the target cancer may be eye cancer and the targetregenerative organ may be the eye.

Example

A combination protein expression stimulator, micro infusion pump, andfifteen (15) component stem cell-based composition for saving brainfunction in a subject following stroke or injury.

Brain function is lost when a stroke or brain injury occurs in a subjectdue to lack of oxygen and nutrients reaching a particular portion of thebrain. Prior art therapies are typically drugs that do nothing toregenerate lost brain tissue. Chemical drugs do not do anything toaffect neurogenesis (the growth of new brain tissue to replace damagedbrain tissue). For example, the most popular simply dissolves bloodclots, stopping further damage, but doing nothing to recover braintissue already lost.

Prior art electrical stimulation devices do not have the correct signalsfor homing stem cells or for regenerating brain tissue. Existingelectrical stimulation devices deliver one signal and that signal doesnot promote regeneration of lost brain tissue. Burst electrical pulsesof old-type stimulators do nothing to affect neurogenesis.

Prior art one-time stem cell injections of one type of stem cell ormodified stem cell have achieved some success, but this therapy islimited and incomplete. One-time needle injection cell therapies are toolimited to recover major lost brain function. One-time injection of stemcells on a stand-alone basis mostly die out without a support system andcannot affect major neurogenesis.

The herein described combination of bioelectric stimulation of ten (10)key regeneration proteins via bioelectric signals, 24 hours a day forseven days a week, combined with daily or weekly infusions of the hereindescribed fifteen component compositions provides much more completerepair, recovery, and regeneration of lost brain function.

The herein described device, method, and system practice all forms of“good farming” to grow a “new crop” of functional brain tissue in theskulls of post-stroke and post-injury subjects.

The herein described system rapidly and easily delivers ten (10) brainregeneration promoting bioelectric signals to the subject withinminutes, combined with a micro infusion pump that delivers fifteen (15)component angiogenic and regeneration compositions rapidly and safely.This, in combination, can fully restore brain functionality back tonormal.

The ten (10) key regeneration proteins are SDF-1 (stem cell homingsignal), IGF-(1 DNA repair and brain regeneration signal), HGF, EGF,Activin A+B, eNOS, VEGF, follistatin, and tropoelastin signal asdescribed herein.

The system discussed in this Example preferably includes: thebioelectric signal generator, a programmable, re-fillable micro infusionpump, a brain saving helmet with electroacupuncture needles built in(but see below), micro infusion leads stereotaxic directed to deep brainregions, a fifteen component angiogenic composition, a fifteen componentregeneration composition, human placenta, fetal serum, a cellproliferation signal, and a cell controlled differentiation signal.

In use, the bioelectric signal generator and the micro infusion pump areboth attached to the brain saving helmet with electroacupuncture needles(not shown). The helmet is placed on the head of the patient. If thebrain saving helmet with electroacupuncture needles is not used, one mayuse “off the shelf” standard, readily available electro-acupunctureneedles. The bioelectric signal generator stimulator is activated andthe micro infusion pump is filled with first the fifteen componentangiogenic composition to increase blood flow and then the next day withthe fifteen component regeneration composition.

The bioelectric stimulator cycles through the SDF-1 signal for stem cellhoming, then IGF-1 for DNA repair, then HGF, EGF, Activin A+B, eNOS,VEGF, follistatin, tropoelastin, cell proliferation, and celldifferentiation. The micro infusion pump may be re-loaded with fetalserum and placenta in severe cases to enhance results. Anti-inflammatoryagents may also be used. The bioelectric signal generator stimulatorrecruits stem cells, causes release of regeneration support factors, andmultiples cells, and then controls their differentiation into healthyfull functioning brain tissue.

The micro infusion pump is filled daily or week with the fifteencomponent angiogenic and regeneration compositions designed tofacilitate neurogenesis. The fifteen component angiogenic andregenerative compositions provide much more complete repair, recovery,and regeneration of lost brain function.

If electrical stimulation alone does not work, the micro pump is filledwith angiogenic and regeneration compositions for daily delivery. Ifthose compositions do not work, then fetal serum and placenta may beadded.

A bioelectric signal generator can be as described otherwise herein. Forsome signals, a drop down resistor in the pacing infusion lead may benecessary to drop the lowest voltage and current from the standardpacemakers down to a natural micro voltage level (the same level ofnatural electricity in a human body). A micro infusion pump can be asdescribed otherwise herein and may be sourced from various drug deliverypump manufacturers and adapted by taking any filters out. Thecompositions for angiogenic and regeneration purposes are comprised ofmixing together components that can be obtained from a person's own bodyas described herein further processed in a standard cell culturinglaboratory (many contract manufacturers are available) or from reliableknown suppliers.

The bioelectric signal generator is essential. All other components maybe optional. The micro infusion pump, compositions, fetal serum,placenta, and anti-inflammatory agents are only necessary if thebioelectric stimulation on its own has not restored complete function or(e.g., in emergency recovery cases) where time is of the essence such asin an acute stroke situation.

One could use the compositions on their own injected by needle syringe.One could use the micro infusion pump on its own filled with other mixesof stem cells or drugs. One could use the bioelectric stimulator on itsown running only one or a few signal programs instead of all of them, orone could program the bioelectric stimulator for entirely differentsignaling.

Upon arrival to the location of an acute stroke patient, a rapidassessment is made including video phone examination of the patient. Aclot dissolving drug is first administered. Then, the brain-savinghelmet is placed on the patient's head, and the bioelectric signalgenerator is turned on running though all ten (10) regeneration signalsand the micro infusion pump is loaded first with an angiogeniccomposition followed immediately thereafter with a regenerationcomposition. If normal brain function is not restored in the subjectwith the above steps, the micro infusion pump may be re-filled withfetal serum, placenta, and anti-inflammatory agents, which are thenadministered.

The herein described system can produce/may be adapted to regenerateother organs including: skin, face, aorta, heart, eyes, arteries,joints, heart valves, limbs, lungs, kidneys, pancreas, liver, bladder,whole body, biological pacemaker, and breasts, and to treat erectiledysfunction, COPD, snoring and incontinence.

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What is claimed is:
 1. A system for stimulating a target tissue in asubject, the system comprising: a bioelectric stimulator programmed toproduce bioelectric signals that stimulate the target tissue to expressand/or release stromal cell-derived factor 1 (“SDF-1”) andplatelet-derived growth factor (“PDGF”), wherein the bioelectric signalto produce SDF-1 comprises: 30 pulses per second with a voltage of 3.5mV, and successively alternating currents of 700 to 1500 picoamps forone minute, and again with 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute, plusstimulated with a current of 0.25 mA, pulse duration of 40 pulses persecond, pulse width of 100 μs, and frequency of 100 Hz, each signal for40 minutes to 8 hours a day, and wherein the bioelectric signal toproduce PDGF comprises: 3 V/cm, 10 Hz, 2 μA (0.000002 amps), and pulseduration of 0.2 ms, or 20 V/cm, 100 Hz, 0.25 μA (2.5e-7 amps), and pulseduration of 40 pulses/s, width of 100 μs; and a microinfusion pump forcontinuous or repeat delivery of a liquid composition to the targettissue.
 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the microinfusion pump isprogrammable.
 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the microinfusion pumpis re-fillable with low cell damage to the subject.
 4. The system ofclaim 3, wherein the microinfusion pump includes silicon septum portsand associated reservoir chambers for the liquid composition.
 5. Thesystem of claim 1, wherein the microinfusion pump comprises a refillingsilicon septum port and reservoir chamber for the liquid composition. 6.The system of claim 5, wherein the liquid composition further comprisesmuscle-derived stem cells.
 7. The system of claim 1, wherein the liquidcomposition comprises adipose-derived stem cells, exosomes, MicroRNAs,nutrient hydrogel, growth factor cocktail, alkaloids, and ananti-inflammatory agent.
 8. A method of using the system of claim 1 tostimulate tissue of a subject, the method comprising: connecting thebioelectric stimulator and microinfusion pump to the target tissue andproviding stimulation to the target tissue.
 9. The method of claim 8,wherein the connection is via conductive soft wrap.
 10. The system ofclaim 1, wherein the bioelectric stimulator is further programmed toproduce a bioelectric signal of 200 picoamps for 10 seconds for one (1)hour with a pulse having an amplitude of 5 volts and a width of 0.5milliseconds for one (1) hour.
 11. The system of claim 1, wherein themicroinfusion pump is configured for repeat delivery of the liquidcomposition to the target tissue.
 12. A system for stimulating a targettissue in a subject, the system comprising: a bioelectric stimulatorprogrammed to produce bioelectric signals that stimulate the targettissue to express and/or release stromal cell-derived factor 1 (“SDF-1”)and platelet-derived growth factor (“PDGF”), wherein the bioelectricsignal to produce SDF-1 comprises: 30 pulses per second with a voltageof 3.5 mV, and successively alternating currents of 700 to 1500 picoampsfor one minute, and again with 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute, plusstimulated with a current of 0.25 mA, pulse duration of 40 pulses persecond, pulse width of 100 μs, and frequency of 100 Hz, each signal for40 minutes to 8 hours a day, and wherein the bioelectric stimulator isfurther programmed to produce a bioelectric signal of 10V at 50 HZ and100 Hz, 0.25 mA for one (1) minute; and a microinfusion pump forcontinuous or repeat delivery of a liquid composition to the targettissue.
 13. A system for stimulating a target tissue in a subject, thesystem comprising: a bioelectric stimulator programmed to producebioelectric signals that stimulate the target tissue to express and/orrelease stromal cell-derived factor 1 (“SDF-1”) and platelet-derivedgrowth factor (“PDGF”), wherein the bioelectric signal to produce SDF-1comprises: 30 pulses ver second with a voltage of 3.5 mV, andsuccessively alternating currents of 700 to 1500 picoamps for oneminute, and again with 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute, plusstimulated with a current of 0.25 mA, pulse duration of 40 pulses persecond, pulse width of 100 s, and frequency of 100 Hz, each signal for40 minutes to 8 hours a day, and wherein the bioelectric stimulator isfurther programmed to produce a bioelectric signal of 0.06 V with 50 Hzalternating electrical field and electric current of 1 mA for 15 minutesand 3 mA for 15 minutes; and a microinfusion pump for continuous orrepeat delivery of a liquid composition to the target tissue.
 14. Asystem for stimulating a target tissue in a subject, the systemcomprising: a bioelectric stimulator programmed to produce bioelectricsignals that stimulate the target tissue to express and/or releasestromal cell-derived factor 1 (“SDF-1”) and platelet-derived growthfactor (“PDGF”), wherein the bioelectric signal to produce SDF-1comprises: 30 pulses ver second with a voltage of 3.5 mV, andsuccessively alternating currents of 700 to 1500 picoamps for oneminute, and again with 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute, plusstimulated with a current of 0.25 mA, pulse duration of 40 pulses persecond, pulse width of 100 μs, and frequency of 100 Hz, each signal for40 minutes to 8 hours a day, and wherein the bioelectric stimulator isfurther programmed to produce a bioelectric signal applied to the targettissue of 3 mV with electric frequency of 22 Hz, and current of 1 mA for15 minutes and 3 mA for 15 minutes; and a microinfusion pump forcontinuous or repeat delivery of a liquid composition to the targettissue.